22 Struggles Only Hairy Women Understand

If you grew up with a bit (okay, a lot) of hair on your arms the way I did, chances are you dealt with a bit of bullying, some self-consciousness, and a whole lot of figuring out how to deal. Being a hairy woman comes with its annoyances, but hey – at least there are lots of us, right? Here are the things our smoother, less hirsute counterparts will never understand.

1. You get stubble approximately an hour after shaving.

And in that hour, you spend probably 45 minutes stroking your legs, knowing that smooth feeling will soon be kaput.

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2. You literally have to rinse after every stroke while shaving.

It's no wonder that it takes you so long to shave — you have to pause every three seconds.

3. As a child, at least one kid called you a "gorilla."

How very original of you, Timothy R., but I'm afraid Stephanie K. beat you to the punch.

4. Every time you get a pedicure, you feel judged for your fuzzy toes.

It's gotten to the point where you practically want to shave your toes beforehand.

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5. You've tried so many hair removal methods, you can actually rank them.

All your friends ask you for advice on which to try because, well, you've attempted them all.

6. Every week or so, a couple (okay, five) very thick hairs starts growing out of your chin.

Naturally, despite being scared someone will notice they're there, you can't stop touching them until you have a chance to pluck them out.

13. You need a haircut every month or so.

14. You can't go a day without shaving your underarms before that itchy feeling sets in.

Suddenly, every shirt you wear feels like it's scratching you from the inside.

15. Your friends trying to convince you that shaving is what's making you hairy.

"But if you shave it, it grows back twice as thick!" they explain, not realizing that no matter what you do (or don't do) to your body hair, it will grow back four times as thick as anyone else you know.